iDrive Nav failure/freeze?

GMT II · 01-11-2009, 08:03 PM

I was driving earlier and my 09 iDrive nav died. It registered my position correctly on the moving map and BMW Assist got the position from the car correctly as well. However, when I input a destination it refused to route me. I got a message saying that the computer couldn't calculate the route. I then tried every address in my phonebook + had BMW Assist download the route to the car. Nothing worked. I got my navigation working later that night but this is worrysome.

Any ideas?

135iUSN · 01-12-2009, 01:25 PM

no issues like that for me..

the night view doesn't work (well except for the pop up exit - then its in night view)

the 3D buildings don't show up in 3d mode..

good luck, let us know what you find out..

GMT II · 01-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Apparently 09 iDrive has issues with extreme cold. It has been freezing lately and will be getting even colder. I pensively await the computer blowing up while the car is in my driveway.

The service guys at the dealership threw the problem BMWNA for a solution that I can do myself or a hard reset procedure. Barring that, its going back to them.

01-11-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
GMT II Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 290 Posts Drives: I ride the bus. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC/Staten Isl. iTrader: (0)	iDrive Nav failure/freeze? I was driving earlier and my 09 iDrive nav died. It registered my position correctly on the moving map and BMW Assist got the position from the car correctly as well. However, when I input a destination it refused to route me. I got a message saying that the computer couldn't calculate the route. I then tried every address in my phonebook + had BMW Assist download the route to the car. Nothing worked. I got my navigation working later that night but this is worrysome. Any ideas? __________________ 2009 135i Coupe Sedona Red/Beige Boston Leather 6MT / ZPP / ZSP / Nav / Prem. Hi-Fi / Sirius / CA / Heated Seats (you keep the ski bag) / Park Dist. / HD Radio (because it was free)
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01-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#2
135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	no issues like that for me.. the night view doesn't work (well except for the pop up exit - then its in night view) the 3D buildings don't show up in 3d mode.. good luck, let us know what you find out.. __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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01-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#3
GMT II Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 290 Posts Drives: I ride the bus. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC/Staten Isl. iTrader: (0)	Apparently 09 iDrive has issues with extreme cold. It has been freezing lately and will be getting even colder. I pensively await the computer blowing up while the car is in my driveway. The service guys at the dealership threw the problem BMWNA for a solution that I can do myself or a hard reset procedure. Barring that, its going back to them. __________________ 2009 135i Coupe Sedona Red/Beige Boston Leather 6MT / ZPP / ZSP / Nav / Prem. Hi-Fi / Sirius / CA / Heated Seats (you keep the ski bag) / Park Dist. / HD Radio (because it was free)
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